Norfolk, Virginia repealed a 45-year-old ban on palm reading and clairvoyance for payment.

Norfolk, Virginia has repealed a 45-year-old ban on palm reading and clairvoyance for monetary compensation, following a shift in public perception and industry growth. The city council's decision came amidst a growing acceptance of psychic readings and related services. The 1979 ordinance was no longer being enforced, but the repeal reflects a change in societal attitudes towards the practice.